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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-12

What is the greatest prime factor common to both 24 and 32?

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (2)

24- 2x2x2x3 32- 2x2x2x2x2 Therefore, the greatest prime factor of 24 and 32 is two.

Answered by HolmesNWatson | 2024-06-10

The greatest prime factor common to both 24 and 32 is 2. This is because the prime factorization of 24 is 2³ × 3 and that of 32 is 2⁵, making the only common prime factor 2. Therefore, the answer is 2.
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Answered by HolmesNWatson | 2024-10-09